Director - IPO Advisory

About the role

We are an advisory firm committed to our Core Values: collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance. Our services span accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions. We partner with clients to solve challenges and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Drive client engagements to successfully plan and complete intricate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and carve-outs/divestitures.
• Leverage financial expertise and project management skills, including GAAP accounting principles and S-X regulatory compliance, to support clients in diverse financial accounting and reporting considerations.
• Collaborate across Accounting Advisory functions to provide support during "off-market" periods, ensuring seamless assistance for other offerings while focusing on primary transactional responsibilities.
• Participate in business development opportunities, market services, and generate new opportunities through existing relationships.
• Address business obstacles with insightful solutions and impactful deliverables, collaborating with both CrossCountry and client teams.
• Contribute to developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions for clients, staying informed about emerging tools and techniques and collaborating with firm leadership.
• Mentor team members by coaching, providing feedback, and resolving multi-faceted issues.
• Identify key industry developments and trends, articulating their potential impact on clients.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm).
• Expertise leading clients through IPO readiness assessments and execution, including timeline and reporting requirements; drafting financial sections in registration statements and responding to SEC comments; preparing technical accounting memos; guiding clients through PCAOB uplift; serving as a leader/co-leader in the IPO working group.
• Comfortable with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Strong project management skills, including cross-functional experience, external audit liaison, and working group experience.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Willingness to travel (with thoughtful scheduling practices).

Pay

An estimate of the current range is $230,000 - $400,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and personal commitments.

Benefits

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) with company matching, and various wellness and parental leave programs, all designed to support professional growth and personal well-being.